SOLUTION: Melissa lives 9/10 mile from her school. She lives 6/20 mile from the library. How much closer does Melissa live to the library than to her school.

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Question 928632: Melissa lives 9/10 mile from her school. She lives 6/20 mile from the library. How much closer does Melissa live to the library than to her school.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/20 = 3/10
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9/10 - 3/10 = 6/10 = 3/5
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3/5 mi closer to the library than to her school